Year: 2018

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (May 9, 2018) — Students in Mount Vernon, Thornton and Mandela High Schools and select students from the Performing and Visual Arts Magnet School captivated audiences with four performances of The Color Purple at Mount Vernon High School this past weekend. The cast delivered a powerful performance that brought the audience to tears … Continue reading “Mount Vernon Performing Arts students captivate audiences with performances of The Color Purple”

The Hudson Valley offers outdoor competitions for athletes of all calibers ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. (May 8, 2018) – Whether you’re looking to hike it, bike it, or run it, Orange County, N.Y. has a race for you! With its winding roads and rugged terrain, the Hudson Valley offers challenging courses with a stunning scenic backdrop. … Continue reading “Orange County, N.Y. Hosts Races for Amateur Athletes and Seasoned Pros”

Pennsylvania’s biggest outdoor waterpark opens for the season and is providing complimentary admission for military and their families. Tannersville, Pa. (May 8, 2018) –  Saturday, May 26, 2018 kicks off the summer adventures at Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark, Pennsylvania’s biggest outdoor waterpark. Located in a picturesque setting at the base of Camelback Mountain, Camelbeach is packed … Continue reading “CAMELBEACH HONORS THE U.S. ARMED SERVICES AS IT OPENS FOR THE SEASON ON MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND”

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (May 8, 2018) – Andy Capellan, the coach of the New Rochelle High School girls cross country, indoor and outdoor track and field teams, will be inducted into the New York State Public High School Athletic Association’s Hall of Fame this summer. Capellan and five other inductees – another coach, an administrator … Continue reading “New Rochelle Coach to be Inducted into State Hall of Fame”

Ellenjane Gonyea, Raymond Hafenecker, George Hafemann and Stephen Yates inducted into Burke Catholic Hall of Fame Goshen, N.Y. (May 7, 2018) – Supporters, well-wishers and members of the Burke Catholic family gathered on Saturday for the John S. Burke Catholic High School Spring Gala and to celebrate four remarkable individuals who were inducted into its Hall … Continue reading “Burke Catholic High School Holds Spring Gala and Hall of Fame Induction”

 Co-founder of The Breasties recognized for her activism for and support of breast cancer survivors Tannersville, Pa. (May 4, 2018) – Earlier this year, Camelback Resort partnered with Paige More, co-founder of The Breasties and former Emmy award-winning “Good Morning America” producer, to host twenty breast cancer survivors and previvors for a wellness retreat weekend. Last week, More was honored on-air as part of QVC’s annual Brave is Beautiful … Continue reading “‘CAMELBACK GIVES BACK’ PARTNER, PAIGE MORE, HONORED AS QVC WOMAN OF THE MONTH”

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (May 04, 2018) – The Mount Vernon City School District and the Mount Vernon PTA Council will host the Superintendent’s Reading Challenge 2017-18 Fundraiser from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, May 21. It will be located at Barnes & Noble of Eastchester at the Vernon Hills Shopping Center, 680 Post … Continue reading “Superintendent’s Reading Challenge 2017-18 Fundraiser Scheduled for May 21 at Barnes & Noble Eastchester”

LIBERTY, N.Y. (May 3, 2018) – The Town of Liberty Parks and Recreations Department is currently seeking applicants for the Summer Renaissance Project Supervisor. The Summer Renaissance Project Supervisor position is in charge of overseeing and maintaining the Renaissance Areas, located on Main Street and North Main Street in the Village of Liberty.  The Parks … Continue reading “Town of Liberty Announces Job Opening for Summer Renaissance Project Supervisor Position”

All 8 of the Prestigious Schools Accepted Seniors NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (May 3, 2018) – The New Rochelle High School Class of 2018 has marked a rare achievement – all eight Ivy League colleges have accepted at least one of the school’s graduating seniors. With acceptances rolling in, 13 members of the class have chosen … Continue reading “New Rochelle Class of 2018 Achieves Ivy League Sweep”

Performances are planned for May 4-6 at Mount Vernon High School. MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (May 3, 2018) — Mount Vernon high school students will take the stage this weekend as the Arts at Mount Vernon present the musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s 1982 novel “The Color Purple.” The student performances are produced and directed by … Continue reading “Mount Vernon Students to Perform Tony Award-Winning Musical “The Color Purple””

Thirty-three Mount Vernon orchestra students performed in the national competition. MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (May 2, 2018) – The Mount Vernon Performing and Visual Arts Magnet School orchestra recently participated in the 2018 Orlando Music Festival in Orlando, Fl. Thirty-three young instrumentalists helped secure the school’s first place title at the national competition. “This is an … Continue reading “Mount Vernon Performing and Visual Arts Magnet School Orchestra Wins Top Prize in Orlando Music Festival”

The family-owned company joins Dutchess County in celebrating this annual summer event  POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (May 2, 2018) — LCS Facility Group, the region’s most experienced and largest provider of facilities solutions, announced its official sponsorship of one of the Hudson Valley’s signature community events: The Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival. This weekend-long festival is scheduled … Continue reading “LCS Facility Group to Sponsor 27th Annual Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival”

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (April 27, 2018) — Joe and Maria Lepore, owners of LCS Facility Group, the region’s most experienced and largest provider of facilities solutions, were selected as the recipients of Family Service’s Good Neighbor Award. The couple was honored at an awards dinner on April 26, 2018 at The Grandview in Poughkeepsie. Joe and … Continue reading “LCS Facility Group’s Joe and Maria Lepore Named Family of the Year by Family Services”

New Initiative Focuses on Being Outdoors While Keeping Mind and Body Fit.  LIBERTY, N.Y. (April 25, 2018) – The Town of Liberty Parks and Recreation Department and the Liberty Public Library have joined forces to create a new program – the Walk and Talk Book Club. The new program focuses on a healthy way for … Continue reading “Town of Liberty Announces New Walk and Talk Book Club”

Mount Vernon City School District and Black Network of New York offer students a unique educational opportunity at IBM campus MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (April 23, 2018) – Thirty high school juniors and seniors from the Mount Vernon City School District recently visited the Thomas J. Watson Research Center at IBM in Yorktown Heights, N.Y. for … Continue reading “IBM Hosts Mount Vernon Students for Technology Tour of Thomas J. Watson Research Center”

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (April 24, 2018) – The City School District of New Rochelle calendar for 2018-2019 includes a newly added holiday: the Islamic celebration of Eid al-Fitr, which will be observed on June 5, 2019. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, and falls on the first day of … Continue reading “New Rochelle School District Adds Eid al-Fitr to 2018-19 Calendar”

Goshen, N.Y. (April 24, 2018) – The Burke Catholic Players captivated audiences with three performances of Disney’s The Little Mermaid on the stage at Burke Catholic High School this past weekend. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the … Continue reading “Burke Catholic Students Wow Audiences with Performances of Disney’s The Little Mermaid”

This year’s event will honor the memory of a beloved member of the BC family. Goshen, N.Y. (April 20, 2018) – Burke Catholic High School will host its annual blood drive on Friday, April 27. This year’s event will honor Andrea Cushing who passed away last year at 48. A beloved member of the Burke … Continue reading “Burke Catholic High School to Hold Annual Blood Drive”